PINK GRAPEFRUIT CAKE

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Looking for something to do with your abundance of grapefruits...try this wonderful delicious cake!

Provided by Jean Goss

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE
2 c flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 2/3 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 c milk
1/4 c fresh pink grapefruit juice
3/4 c canola oil
1 Tbsp grated pink grapefruit zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
GRAPEFRUIT SYRUP
1 c strained fresh pink grapefruit juice
2/3 c sugar
GRAPEFRUIT GLAZE
3/4 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp strained fresh pink grapefruit juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 if using darker or nonstick coated pan). Spray bundt style pan with Baker's Joy.
  • 2. Sift and mix first 3 ingredients and set aside. Combine sugar and eggs in a bowl of stand mixer and beat at medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add remaining cake ingredients, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Pour into prepared pan and bake one hour, checking done when cake tester/skewer comes out with only few crumbs. Transfer pan to a cooling rack and let cool 10 minutes before turning out onto a cake plate.
  • 3. To make Grapefruit Syrup: combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer about 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar and set aside.
  • 4. After cake has cooled some, poke holes all over with wooden skewer and gently spoon syrup all over and let soak in, taking time to let it soak through if needed.
  • 5. Stir ingredients for glaze in a small bowl and spoon drizzle over the top of the cake. Can be served warm or chilled with a dollop of Cool Whip on top! Enjoy...

Ruben de Klerk
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I'm definitely going to be making this cake again. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing!


Nolan Miers
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This cake is so delicious! The grapefruit flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist.


Zia Hardien
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Roy Bhadan
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a delicious and refreshing treat for a hot summer day.


Small Shaq TV
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I'm not usually a fan of grapefruit, but this cake is a game-changer. The grapefruit flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cake.


Tshering Phuntsho
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The glaze on this cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a beautiful shine and extra sweetness.


Kis collinz
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This cake is so moist and fluffy, it practically melts in your mouth.


Patricia Mobley
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The grapefruit gives it a really nice tang that sets it apart from other cakes.


Nawab Sunny Baloch
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


Jorden Mcluja
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


babyson vilna
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This is the perfect cake for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Boufaden Ahmed
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I love how moist and fluffy this cake turned out! The glaze gives it a beautiful sheen and extra sweetness.


Maybelin Flores
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This cake is a delightful burst of citrusy flavor. The grapefruit adds a unique tanginess that perfectly complements the sweet cake batter.